NearMe lists 42,333 crèches and preschools across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (10,918), KwaZulu-Natal (7,592) and Limpopo (5,268). 9% of these entries include a phone number and 4% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 42,333 places we have on record in South Africa.
- Zoo Zoo Land Educare21 Dorchester Dr, Blouberg, Western Cape+27 21 556 5458 / Website / Directions
- Little Earth Pre-School20 Lebensraum St, Kuils River, Western Cape+27 21 903 3557 / Website / Directions
- Curro Douglasdale101 Hornbill Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 87 286 8274 / Website / Directions
- The Royal Learning Academy1A Grosvenor Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 69 065 2862 / Website / Directions
- Loerie land independent school1 Osche Rd, Centurion, Gauteng+27 81 554 4976 / Website / Directions
- Wysneusie195 Beyers Naude Dr, Rustenburg, North West+27 14 004 0452 / Website / Directions
- Nizamiye School Mayfair56 Somerset St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 837 4553 / Website / Directions
- Pine Forest Pre-Primary School34 Ebury Ave, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 463 7247 / Website / Directions
- Kinder College Pre School44 St Aubyn Rd, Alberton, Gauteng+27 82 936 6635 / Website / Directions
- Tic Toc Nursery School4 First Ave, Germiston, Gauteng+27 11 824 4856 / Website / Directions
- Kiepie & Kandas Kleuters11 Waterbok St, Mbombela, Mpumalanga+27 62 744 0643 / Website / Directions
- Sharonlea Childcare and Pre-Primary73 Ebbehout St, Randburg, Gauteng+27 87 087 7570 / Website / Directions
- Akasia Nursery SchoolEbbehout St, Akasia, Gauteng+27 82 898 6274 / Website / Directions
- Stirling Pre-School13 Stirling Rd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 83 263 0669 / Website / Directions
- Mother Goose Corner Day Care Centre10A Bruce St, Germiston, Gauteng+27 11 873 3155 / Website / Directions
- The Stork's Nest34 Ocean View Rd, Somerset West, Western Cape+27 60 394 0638 / Website / Directions
- Learn and Play Junior Academy11 St James Rd, East London, Eastern Cape+27 43 722 3432 / Website / Directions
- Kidz College Nursery School58 2nd Ave, Randburg, Gauteng+27 11 791 7160 / Website / Directions
- Ladybird Kleuterskool67 Oliewenhout Ave, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 72 119 4611 / Website / Directions
- Roosevelt Park Pre Primary SchoolRoosevelt Park, 29 Amschewitz St, Randburg, Gauteng+27 60 879 6833 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The crèches and preschools we hold are spread across 3,249 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Johannesburg (2,867), Polokwane (1,774), Cape Town (1,651), Tshwane (1,238), Durban (1,200) and Pretoria (872).
Crèches and preschools by province
How the 42,333 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 10,918 | Johannesburg (2,865), Tshwane (1,238) and Pretoria (856) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 7,592 | Durban (1,200), Pietermaritzburg (493) and eThekwini (446) |
| Limpopo | 5,268 | Polokwane (1,769), Thohoyandou (297) and Mokopane (288) |
| Eastern Cape | 5,258 | East London (453), Port Elizabeth (316) and Gqeberha (255) |
| Western Cape | 4,794 | Cape Town (1,648), Capetown (262) and George (173) |
| Mpumalanga | 2,955 | Bushbuckridge (301), eMalahleni (268) and Mbombela (234) |
| North West | 2,493 | Rustenburg (550), Mafikeng (210) and Brits (210) |
| Free State | 1,991 | Bloemfontein (351), Botshabelo (153) and Welkom (96) |
| Northern Cape | 862 | Kuruman (202), Kimberley (162) and Upington (58) |
202 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 42,333 entries, 9% list a phone number, 4% a website and 63% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many crèches and preschools does NearMe list?
We have 42,333 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (10,918).
Which towns have the most crèches and preschools?
In our listings, Johannesburg (2,867), Polokwane (1,774) and Cape Town (1,651) have the most entries.
How many crèches and preschools are there in Gauteng?
We have 10,918 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (2,865), Tshwane (1,238) and Pretoria (856).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.